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also adaptor
as in accessory
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
adapters for the food mixer include a meat grinder and an ice cream maker
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Recent Examples of adapter
When packing for Europe in the summer, most travelers immediately think of portable fans, travel adapters, and breezy linen clothes.
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Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Tesla sells vehicle-specific adapters so EVs from General Motors, Rivian, Ford, Volvo, Polestar, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and many more can use Tesla Superchargers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Each outlet is widely spaced, too, to accommodate several big power adapters at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
There are two adapters—one for grounds and one for K-Cups.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
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Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Tesla sells vehicle-specific adapters so EVs from General Motors, Rivian, Ford, Volvo, Polestar, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and many more can use Tesla Superchargers.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Each outlet is widely spaced, too, to accommodate several big power adapters at once.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2025
There are two adapters—one for grounds and one for K-Cups.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adapter
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For example, a store in Austin could stock festival outfits during SXSW, or a store in Chicago might promote warm beverages or winter accessories ahead of a cold snap.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.—
Louis Casiano , Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
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Supporting emails, poems, blog posts, essays, stories, code, and images, Creator Answer offers contextual suggestions and customization options for each type of content.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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YouTuber Jon Prosser last month also hinted at rounded corners on options within dialog boxes, app menus, and search bars, plus a floating translucent navigation menu and the repositioning of the search bar to the bottom of the screen.—
Emily Forlini,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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“Adapter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adapter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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